McPherson 2
1128 West Avenue A, McPherson, KS 67460Plant Summary Information
McPherson 2 is ranked #18 out of 56 natural gas power plants in Kansas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
McPherson 2 is comprised of 3 generators and generated 4.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | McPherson 2 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of McPherson - (KS) |
| Location | McPherson County, KS |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1973 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 20.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 341.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,338 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,453 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #75 out of 175 Kansas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #18 out of 56 Kansas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 76.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 23.4% |
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Monthly Net Generation for McPherson 2
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McPherson 2 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | McPherson 2 (1305) |
| Plant Address | 1128 West Avenue A, McPherson, KS 67460 |
| Utility | City of McPherson - (KS) (12208) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.36341, -97.68335 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1973 |
| Annual Generation | 20.4 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 76.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 23.4% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of McPherson - (KS) (12208) KS |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | KANSAS GAS SERVICE COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GT1 Details Operating June 1973
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 72.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 50.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 68 MW |
| Minimum Load | 22 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1973 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 50.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 68 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 50.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 68 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator GT2 Details Operating June 1976
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 71.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 51.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 68 MW |
| Minimum Load | 22 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1976 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GT3 Details Operating June 1979
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 71.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 52.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 68 MW |
| Minimum Load | 22 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1979 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 52.1 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 68 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 52.1 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 68 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
McPherson 2 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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